Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Sorry everyone!!! Life has been so very hectic with kids, hubby, school, church, etc., that I just have not been able to spend the time blogging!! But I am here now and will attempt to leave something that you will enjoy!!!!!! :)

Higher Ground at Texas Bible College was INCREDIBLE!!! I learned a lot from some really awesome instructors and I LOVED being back in my original stomping grounds for a little while. Tiffany and I stayed with my sweet cousin, Tracey, and she was the hostest with the mostest!!! Her kids were simply adorable and I just love, love, love her son, Josh!! He actually thought I was only 19 or 20!! Can you believe that???!!!! He was in shock that I had children his age!!! He was soooo cute!!! (He told his mom that she looks like she is 25 or so, and she is actually a year younger than I. THAT really went over well!! HAHAHAHA) I told Tracey she needs to watch him because he is already learning how to sweet talk the ladies! LOL

Tiff, Tracey, Mom, Reena, Andy, and I attended the music conference. One of the best things we gleaned was from a class by David Geri. He talked about the music ministry and it's spirituality. Tiffany picked up a book that is revolutionizing my ministry. It is called, "When They Began To Sing" and it covers why God created music and how we can have a deeper communion with HIM!! Dedie Cooley had a HUGE class on Friday. She was presenting new choruses, if you hadn't heard them or don't do them, then they were new to you. I had to sit on the floor the class was SO full!!!!!! She was able to quickly teach 28 choruses in 45 minutes!!!!!

I wish I had written when everything was SOOO fresh in my mind!! I do want to share a quick note about the concert on Friday night at Higher Ground. There was one group who, unfortunately, came to "star" or to "perform". Their spirit and behavior was in such contrast with the rest of the singers and groups that there were only 3 or 4 people who stood and supported them. Personally, I was so aghast at one of the ladies provocativeness that I could not even look up at the platform while they were singing!!! On the other hand, there was a group there from a ranch that sang and testified. The whole choir consisted of already rehabilitated and currently being rehabilated people who live at the ranch. One gentleman had only been off meth for 10 days!!! But they are ALL filled with the Holy Ghost, are in the ACTS program and are recovering and rebuilding their lives!!! It was AWESOME to watch God use them to minister!!!!! They were so humble and thankful for where they are today!!!

So, I hope I have provided ample information re: the conference and how fun it was!Been nice talking with you!! Be sure to come back in a day or two and I will be sure to have added at least a little something!!!

About Me

Born and raised in Texas, I came to CA in 1988. I met my husband, Mark, in church and we have been married 15 years. Mother of 3 wonderful kids, Rissa, Jessi, and Justin. I am a piano and voice instructor and Director of Music at my church, Inland Lighthouse.

Write My Lifesong

This is a song God gave me in early 2007. It came at the end of a trial of my faith and consecration. God gave me this song to remind me of His faithfulness and His calling upon my life. My life song is not yet complete but I will let HIM write it instead of trying to write it myself!

"You've taken every situation that arises and created music from my triumphs and my crises. You've woven every teardrop and every smile into the song You're creating in my life.

Let my life be a song that testifies of Your mercy and Your grace. Let it sing through the night. Let my life be song where others can see the wonder of Your love. Lord, You are my song.

You are the melody. You are the harmony. Let Your mercy crescendo o'er the notes of my life. You are the words I sing. You are my symphony. Lord, let Your grace; Lord, let Your mercy; Lord, let Your love be my song. Lord write my life song."